The Downtown Pedestrian Mall ends for the 2023 season on September 4 at 10:00 pm. Vehicular traffic will be permitted access on the afternoon of Sept. 5. Please note parklets are permitted to remain...
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Quoting the famous rocker Meatloaf, "Two out of Three Ain't Bad"! Due to poor weather conditions all of today's shows for the Annual Downtown St. John's Busker Festival are CANCELLED. Thanks to ...
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An Event for The Whole Family – August 4, 5 & 6, 2023! The Annual Downtown St. John’s Buskers Festival is a highly anticipated event for the whole family. With three stages set within the ...
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The final phase of the Water Street Infrastructure project, currently underway at Prescott Street and Job’s Cove, is scheduled to be completed by the second week of July. This is slightly behind the originally estimated June 30 completion date due to unforeseen underground infrastructure challenges.
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Due to poor weather conditions tonight’s Reel Downtown event has been postponed.
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In total, there are 35 cruise ships from 21 cruise lines scheduled to arrive between the months of June and October, with more than 40,000 passengers expected to experience all that our City has to offer.
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Gift Card winners announced for the #DTBurgerBattle2023 Social Media Contest. Click Read More to see if you are a winner!
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1st Place: Brewdock. 2nd Place: Namjim at Bannerman Brewery Company. 3rd Place: Pinnacle Restaurant & Lounge at Delta Hotel
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Parking restrictions in place from 11 pm to 6 am. Removal/street widening on Water St. ,Duckworth St., New Gower St., and seven other Downtown streets.
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Over 30 participating Downtown St. John's restaurants offering up mouth watering burgers all March long!
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No parking on designated streets after 11:00 pm until 6 am.
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Wednesday, February 15 2023 at 11:00 pm until Thursday, February 16 2023 at 6:00 am,.
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Click Read More for a sign up link to the session.
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Water Street and Duckworth Street Winter Parking Ban begins Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023.
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Click Read More to download a checklist and to learn more.
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Property owners, business owners, employees and people who live in the area are encouraged to attend a virtual information session to learn about the next phase of work prior to the construction season.
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City of St. John's Propose Changes to Downtown St. John's Pedestrian Mall for 2023 The City of St. John’s staff have reviewed the past three years of the downtown pedestrian mall and are preparing t...
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For more information on the Parade winners click the Read More button below!
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Click Read More for more information on Parade route, street closures, parking options, Santa Shuttle, etc.
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Forecasted high winds and rain for today causes the rescheduling of the Annual Downtown St. John's Christmas Parade.
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Over 70 downtown shops and services participating in the annual Downtown Tax Free Event. More details inside.
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RFP to redesign and rewrite its website www.downtownstjohns.com. Click Read More for further details.
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Join Santa and his special friends on Sunday, November 27 at noon (Sunday, December 4 at noon alternate poor weather date) in historic Downtown St. John’s.
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The new pay stations accept Debit, Mobile Payment and Credit and the PayByPhone App is also an option.
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2022 Annual Downtown St. John's Busker Festival schedule available on line. Click Read More to download!
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This week, the City will begin installing pay stations on Harbour Drive, and throughout the downtown core, in areas that are currently serviced by PayByPhone and Timed Parking. The pay stations are the same model as those that are already in use on Duckworth Street.
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Join us every Monday night in July to watch the stars under the stars at Reel Downtown!
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Downtown Pedestrian Mall: Transportation and Parking The Downtown Pedestrian Mall opens on Thu. June 30, from noon to 10 p.m. daily, until September 5. The event footprint is on Wate...
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Business owners are encouraged to start the application process as soon as possible.
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The Downtown St. John’s Business Commission encourages the City of St. John’s to reconsider the City staff recommendation and continue to waive all application and permit fees for the development ...
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The deadline to apply for these updated regulations is February 12, 2022.
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Downtown St. John’s is seeking new members for the Board of Directors. The deadline to apply to the Nominating Committee is on or before January 24, 2022.
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Vehicles are not allowed to park in the early morning between 4 and 6 a.m., regardless of street or snow conditions, on Water Street, from Waldegrave St. to Prescott St. Duckworth Street, from New Gower St. to Cochrane St.
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Downtown St. John's. This is more than your typical workplace.
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Starts today at noon! Don't forget your letters to Santa and your non-perishable food items for the Community food Sharing Association!
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Come Downtown St. John’s to start your holiday shopping or enjoy a meal at one of downtown’s excellent eateries, all in a festive atmosphere.
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By October 22, 2021, customers/guests must be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical exemption in order to access businesses, venues and various indoor settings.
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Stakeholder Meetings Now Underway & Survey Open until Monday, Oct. 11 - Please participate to provide your feedback.
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Public engagement to collect online feedback from businesses, visitors, and non-visitors to the mall is open until September 30.
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Downtown St. John's. This is more than your typical workplace.
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REEL DOWNTOWN CANCELLED FOR JULY 2021 Reel Downtown will not be taking place in July due to Covid 19 restrictions and the very low number of attendees permitted at special events and large public ga...
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Thank you to all businesses and property owners that have submitted applications for the 2021 program. We look forward to the seeing the work completed to help improve the downtown experience for residents, workers and visitors alike.
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Funding applications will be accepted until the funds within the 2021 program are allocated. Click READ MORE for program details & to download an application.
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During the pilot project, from June 2021 to June 2022, Clean St. John’s will collect data on the number of cigarette butts disposed of in the 40 receptacles throughout downtown and work with contractors and local businesses to measure the project’s success.
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The City is accepting applications from business owners in the downtown who are planning to build an outdoor parklet during summer 2021 - DEADLINE TO APPLY May 31, 2021. Application details inside.
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The City is accepting applications from business owners in the downtown who are planning to build an outdoor parklet during summer 2021
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Local businesses need your help in this challenging time. Please support your local businesses if your income is not threatened and if you can. Downtown St. John’s businesses are a critical part of our culture, economy and community.
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The City of St. John's will be accepting feedback on the proposed 2021 plan until March 12, 2021.
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Provide your comments to the Office of the City Clerk including your name and address to cityclerk@stjohns.ca by 9:30 am on March 16, 2021.
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Vehicles are not allowed to park in the early morning between 4 and 6 a.m., regardless of street or snow conditions, on Water St., from Waldegrave St. to Prescott St. and Duckworth St., from New Gower St. to Cochrane St.
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To read the detailed ‘What We Heard’ document and all feedback collected, go to engagestjohns.ca.
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The engagement plan also includes opportunities for the public and other stakeholders to provide feedback.
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The Water Street Pedestrian Mall will officially open to pedestrian traffic from noon to 10 p.m. daily, from Adelaide Street to Prescott Street, starting Friday, July 3 until September 7.
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For more information on financial support, income assistance and Covid-19 guidelines please click Read More
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Water Street from Bishop's Cove/Adelaide Street to Prescott Street/Job's Cove will be open to pedestrian only traffic from noon to 10 p.m. daily beginning July 3.
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Downtown Pedestrian Mall Pilot Project Survey Results & Recommendations On June 2nd Downtown St. John’s Business Commission began seeking input from its members on the City of St. John’s propo...
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Downtown St. John's seeking member input on the proposed Pedestrian Only project for Downtown St. John's Summer 2020.
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From now until June 19, the City of St. John’s invites feedback on the current and future level of service for sidewalk snow clearing. The engagement page at engagestjohns.ca includes information ...
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With the government mandating the closure of all non-essential businesses, we’ve collected a series of tips to help you promote your business during COVID-19
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A traffic detour will begin on Monday, April 6 and section of Water Street (Bishop’s Cove to Clift’s Baird’s Cove) will be converted to one-way for eastbound traffic.
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Business owners, property owners, employees and residents welcome to attend information session Thursday, March 12 from 10 am to noon at the Atlantic Place Atrium 215 Water Street.
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Please look for signage throughout the area indicating areas with 2-Hour and 4-Hour timed parking from Monday to Friday.
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Lunch menus will be $20 or less and dinner will be $50 or less. This is a great way to beat the winter blues.... get out and dine around Downtown.
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HST filing extensions, commercial tax payment extensions and small business financial packages available.
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Downtown St. John’s Business Improvement Area (BIA) Association presents the #LoveDowntown #Snowmageddon2020 contest.
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All businesses and other community organizations in St. John’s will be allowed to access their premises as of 6 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 24 for the purposes of preparing to reopen.
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Vehicles must be removed from the following streets from 12:30 to 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020.
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Vehicles must be removed from the following streets from 12:30 to 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020.
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